痡 (fū) - Sick & exhausted
痡 · fū
Sick;
exhausted;
fatigued;
to be afflicted with illness or weariness.
Sickexhaustedfatigued
Usage highlights
Exhausted and wearyAfflicted with illnessFatigued and sickSuffering from exhaustionDiseaseWorn out and sick
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The long journey left him exhausted (旅途使他疲惫痡乏).
- The epidemic afflicted the population (疫情痡及民众).
- He was sick with a serious illness (他患重病而痡).
Collocations
- Exhausted and weary(痡乏)
- Afflicted with illness(痡病)
- Fatigued and sick(痡疲)
- Suffering from exhaustion(痡劳)
- Disease-ridden(痡疾)
- Worn out and sick(痡瘁)
Idioms
- People are exhausted and resources are depleted(民痡财尽)
- Afflicted with illness and suffering(痡病交加)
- Exhausted from hard work(劳痡不堪)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical exhaustion and illness.
- Often used in literary contexts to convey severe fatigue or widespread suffering.
- Less common in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily found in classical literature.